This year, at Michael Drayton Junior, I wanted to try to get the whole school to engage in the RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch. I really...

It's been a very busy month and I just can't believe that we have reached the end of January already and Big Garden Birdwatch time! I...

Sometimes a feeding station can become dominated by larger species, such as wood pigeons, jackdaws, crows and magpies, not to mention...

When Denis and I planned the new kestrel box at Stow Maries Aerodrome, we were keen to get the box and the two new cameras up as soon as...

This weekend friend, Denis Stretton (of the Stow Maries Aerodrome kestrel box set-up) came up for the weekend, to help me with some of my...

I felt it was about time I gave a Yew View update! At this time of year, lots is going on to get cameras and nest sites ready for next...

Earlier this year, I helped Denis Stretton to think about ways in which we could film a pair of kestrels nesting in a kestrel box mounted...

Water is one of the most important elements to add to any wildlife garden. I have built lots of waterholes for wildlife, usually from old...

With Autumn rapidly taking hold, my mind turns to my bird feeding stations. Birds are my greatest love and, although I feed the birds all...

I am delighted to announce that my image of the lovely Colin the Robin has been awarded the runner-up prize in the New Scientist...

We are currently staying with a friend who owns Dolphin View Cottages, Hillockhead, on the Black Isle. It is a stunning location, high on...

After our boat trip with Mull Charters last week in poor light and rainy conditions, we had another trip booked and just hoped that the...

With a day of sunshine and showers forecast, Pete and I headed out in the car in search of otters..... well Pete actually did the...

I have been looking forward to this week for a long time. When my good friend, Pete Walkden moved from his Birmingham home to Mull early...

One of the many things I love about my trips to Shetland, is setting trail cams. I usually travel up a few days before I start guiding,...

Another great day weather-wise and , heading along the coast, we kept our eyes out for otter. Shetland has a high density of otters, but...

This morning, with the sun shining again, we headed up to Sumburgh Head. Sumburgh Head is located at the southern tip of mainland...

Our first day with our 'Ultimate Shetland' group dawned very bright and sunny, with a light breeze; absolutely perfect conditions to head...

Last August, months of planning came to fruition, when we started to dig the new wildlife pond in the Upper Field at Yew View. When this...

A few weeks ago, I received a text from my farmer neighbour, to say he had an interesting nest in an old apple tree and would I like to...

It's always great when the work you do is recognised by the very programme that got you doing it in the first place! I have been lucky...

It seems some time ago now that our beautiful owlet, Nyx, left the nest box at Yew View. Pretty quickly, a stock dove thought it would be...

I have been longing to get down to Stow Maries Aerodrome for a while. All through lockdown, Denis Stretton and I have been experimenting...

I have been working with Denis Stretton, at Stow Maries Aerodrome in Essex on a number of camera projects. He has been using the Birdsy...